Proisotoma minuta

(Tullberg, 1871)

Proisotoma minuta is an elongate-bodied springtail in the Isotomidae. It is found in Europe and has been recorded in agricultural land in Manitoba, Canada. This is a fungivore and reproduces sexually. It is commonly used in ecotoxicological studies as a test organism for assessing soil by heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Proisotoma minuta: /proʊ.aɪˈsoʊ.tə.mə maɪˈnuː.tə/

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Habitat

Soil-dwelling; found in agricultural land and soil environments.

Distribution

Europe; also recorded in Manitoba, Canada.

Diet

Fungivore.

Life Cycle

hatch in approximately 10.6 days at 17.5°C and 6 days at 23°C under laboratory conditions. Developmental rate is temperature-dependent.

Human Relevance

Used extensively as a test organism in ecotoxicological studies, including assessments of heavy metal (cadmium, , lead, zinc) and volatile organic compound toxicity (methyl tert-butyl ether).